Steve Singiser’s Daily Kos featured blog on candidate fundraising gives props to John Carney’s efforts for the quarter ending June 3o:
4. John Carney (Democrat/DE-AL)–$262K Raised, $235K On Hand
Carney is potentially a challenger to longtime Republican incumbent Mike Castle. Carney more than doubled Castle’s modest ($125K) take, leading many to now speculate that Castle is on the verge of announcing his retirement. If Castle does elect to leave the House, Carney will have amenable territory (Delaware went 62% for Barack Obama), and a huge cash advantage.
Everyone would do well to remember that this seat, once flipped, is unlikely to find its way back into the Rethugs’ column any time soon. And Carney is more of a real Democrat than Tom Carper ever was. Maybe not the progressive DL might desire, but not the Blue Dog D who’s the Bankers’ Best Friend either.